The Professional Writing Workshop introduces sophomore students in the PDP to elements of effective professional writing and to business writing formats such as memos and letters.  During the workshop, students will apply the elements of good writing, develop a more effective approach to the writing process, and identify writing and editing elements that they need to improve.

Goals of the Workshop

• To introduce sophomore PDP students to elements of effective professional writing;
• To illustrate similarities and differences between academic and professional writing;
• To demonstrate the importance of writing as a professional skill that must be developed;
• To develop a more effective approach to the writing process; and
• To identify writing elements that students need to improve.

Student Benefits

• Recognizing the important role writing plays in their academic and professional lives;
• Understanding how the approach to writing affects the quality of the writing;
• Developing a proactive way to think about writing and editing;
• Becoming motivated to improve their writing – because it can be improved and because it is important for their future professional goals; and
• Expanding their knowledge about the real work of professionals.

Workshop Basics

• 2.5 hours – 130 minutes of instruction plus one 20 minute break
• 10 students per workshop

To register go to the registration page.